Getting nailed by DIAC - now exploring Tasmania |
  
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Getting nailed by DIAC - now exploring Tasmania |
 Jul 29 2010, 12:35 AM
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Junior Member  Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 27-July 10 From: Cape Town Member No.: 14,655 SA Location: cape town Language: English  |
Hi Guys.
An intro: We spent 5 years lining up a move to Aus and just as VetAssess was fiddling with my qualification verification DIAC imposed the processing suspension - 5 days before I was able to lodge. Not chuffed at all. And as Murphy would have it the new SOL dos not have my skills listed so until the State lists come out we are quite stuck. In the interim I have started looking about and I have to say that Tasmania has really caught my eye! We are very keen on Tasmania and looking for contacts or leads so that we can start networking - is anyone able to help/advise? On the work side - I am an advertising and marketing professional of some near 20 years experience - from small independent to large multi-national agencies - currently managing the Cape Town office of Grey World Wide. On the family side - a family of 4 - Mom, Dad and 2 young daughters......please to meet you all! Regards Wayne. |
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Jul 29 2010, 12:44 AM
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Gold Member Group: Members Posts: 494 Joined: 7-January 09 From: Pretoria, ZA Member No.: 12,833 SA Location: Pretoria Language: Afrikaans |
hi Wayne, welome to the forum.
Its really horrible how these changes are throwing us around, like little goldfish in a plastic bag, from side to side... good luck with the process! |
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Jul 29 2010, 12:58 AM
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RSMS 119 Group: Hosts Posts: 2,722 Joined: 3-September 07 From: Mandurah, WA Member No.: 4,233 Landed: May 2008 SA Location: Honeydew, Gauteng Language: English |
Welcome to the forum. Good on ya for not giving up and exploring all options. All the best and hope we can be some assistance.
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Jul 29 2010, 07:54 AM
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Citizen Group: Hosts Posts: 4,068 Joined: 11-June 08 From: Toowoomba, QLD Member No.: 11,368 Landed: Jan 2009 SA Location: Westville, KZN Language: English |
Welcome to the forum and good luck!
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Jul 29 2010, 06:13 PM
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Junior Member Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 27-July 10 From: Cape Town Member No.: 14,655 SA Location: cape town Language: English |
QUOTE (Toitjie @ Jul 29 2010, 01:44 AM)  hi Wayne, welome to the forum. Its really horrible how these changes are throwing us around, like little goldfish in a plastic bag, from side to side... good luck with the process! Hi Toitjie Thanks for the reply - well - thanks EVERYONE! - I see in your progression at the bottom of your post that you are headed to ACT - that MAY still be an option for us if their state lists keeps graphic design on - what skill has done it for you?? How much insight do you have into ACT? Wold be great to get ideas as this could be our backup plan. Wayne. |
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Jul 29 2010, 06:17 PM
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Junior Member Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 27-July 10 From: Cape Town Member No.: 14,655 SA Location: cape town Language: English |
Gees! Nice to get such a great reception! Thanks guys.
Anyone have any leads or ideas o networking in advertising or marketing in Aus OR Tassie? Plus - any leads / contacts in Tasmania? Greatly appreciated, Wayne. |
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Jul 29 2010, 06:49 PM
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Gold Member Group: Members Posts: 494 Joined: 7-January 09 From: Pretoria, ZA Member No.: 12,833 SA Location: Pretoria Language: Afrikaans |
It will all depend on the ACT's state migration plan, but I got my State sponsorship from them on Personnel Consultant. If you go to their website, they still list their old list of occupations needed, maybe have a look and see if yours is there (there is obviously no guarantee that it would also be on the State migration plan, but I think the probability is high)
ACT is nice. I have been to Canberra and its exactly what we want. It a city, wiht all the city things that I like, (malls! he he he) but also small enough so that you dont have the hustle and bustle of a big city like Sydney. I felt a bit lost in Sydney. For me, with the focus on my 2 small children, Canberra met all my needs. |
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Jul 29 2010, 07:25 PM
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Junior Member Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 27-July 10 From: Cape Town Member No.: 14,655 SA Location: cape town Language: English |
QUOTE (Toitjie @ Jul 29 2010, 06:49 PM) It will all depend on the ACT's state migration plan, but I got my State sponsorship from them on Personnel Consultant. If you go to their website, they still list their old list of occupations needed, maybe have a look and see if yours is there (there is obviously no guarantee that it would also be on the State migration plan, but I think the probability is high) ACT is nice. I have been to Canberra and its exactly what we want. It a city, wiht all the city things that I like, (malls! he he he) but also small enough so that you dont have the hustle and bustle of a big city like Sydney. I felt a bit lost in Sydney. For me, with the focus on my 2 small children, Canberra met all my needs. Thanks. I was on the old list so we are hoping that we will be on the new revised list! The immigration guys this side are expecting the new list 1st August....waiting. When are you guys hoping to actually get to Canberra or are you there already? Originally we were very excited about Canberra but this recent re-shuffle by DIAC has really thrown us. So close. If VetAssess had got their act together this would be another story completely - they took 6 months to verify my UCT qualifications!!! Enough moaning. I would appreciate staying in touch as it unfolds on your side? |
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Jul 29 2010, 09:05 PM
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Certified Addict Group: Members Posts: 2,433 Joined: 30-May 07 From: Perth, WA Member No.: 2,430 Landed: Feb 2010 SA Location: Cape Town Language: English/Afrikaans |
Welcome to the forum! Always good to see a fellow UCT grad!
Don't give up, and have a look at State Sponsored. There are still plenty of Graphic Design positions advertised on SEEK. Unfortunately I can't help out with Tassie, but there are a few people on the forum who live there. Have a look under the 'Communities' section under 'Hobart, TAS' and see if you can find any answers there. All the best! |
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Jul 29 2010, 10:04 PM
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Junior Member Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 27-July 10 From: Cape Town Member No.: 14,655 SA Location: cape town Language: English |
QUOTE (Michele R @ Jul 29 2010, 09:05 PM) Welcome to the forum! Always good to see a fellow UCT grad! Don't give up, and have a look at State Sponsored. There are still plenty of Graphic Design positions advertised on SEEK. Unfortunately I can't help out with Tassie, but there are a few people on the forum who live there. Have a look under the 'Communities' section under 'Hobart, TAS' and see if you can find any answers there. All the best! Hi Michele Thanks for the encouraging words! I will not give up. For us it is either Aus/NZ or Europe and we have been there / done that!!! Terrible. Ya, after the reshuffle and new SOL lists I am discouraged though. We were so close. I am having a look at Tasmania as it may be a softer touch......not sure. We are at the point where "anywhere" is better than "nowhere" if you know what I mean? I have done two trips over and have had so many interviews/discussions etc etc etc etc.........and then when we got it lined up VetAssess sank it. Hmmmmmmm. But you are right - keep going!!!! You seem to have an insight re: graphic design on SEEK - in the industry at all? I have checked out you lead under communities and have posted already - thanks! Regards Wayne. |
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Jul 29 2010, 10:19 PM
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Gold Member Group: Members Posts: 494 Joined: 7-January 09 From: Pretoria, ZA Member No.: 12,833 SA Location: Pretoria Language: Afrikaans |
QUOTE (wcj @ Jul 29 2010, 11:25 AM) Thanks. I was on the old list so we are hoping that we will be on the new revised list! The immigration guys this side are expecting the new list 1st August....waiting. When are you guys hoping to actually get to Canberra or are you there already? Originally we were very excited about Canberra but this recent re-shuffle by DIAC has really thrown us. So close. If VetAssess had got their act together this would be another story completely - they took 6 months to verify my UCT qualifications!!! Enough moaning. I would appreciate staying in touch as it unfolds on your side? ACT wont release their SMP before 1 September, unfortunately its not 1 August anymore (due to the elections) We are hoping to firstly be on the ACT SMP, then get the visa still within this year (ha ha ha) and then go over sometime next year. A bit optimistic, but hey, you have got to be! you are welcome to PM me, I will send you my e-mail address |
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Jul 29 2010, 11:41 PM
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Gold Member Group: Members Posts: 481 Joined: 28-December 08 From: Kingston, Tasmania Member No.: 12,784 SA Location: Nelspruit, Mpumalanga Language: English |
Hi Wayne,
welcome to Forum! We are based in Kingston, Tasmania- PM me with whatever information you require.... Jackie |
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Jul 31 2010, 11:57 PM
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Junior Member Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 27-July 10 From: Cape Town Member No.: 14,655 SA Location: cape town Language: English |
QUOTE (chalmers family @ Jul 30 2010, 12:41 AM) Hi Wayne, welcome to Forum! We are based in Kingston, Tasmania- PM me with whatever information you require.... Jackie Hi Jackie I sent a lengthy reply via the email link in your information profile - did it get to you?? Just checking as I am new to the forum and not sure of all the software features!! Wayne. |
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